Little Zak's Academy Strathfield

The childcare looks good on the exterior. Nice building, clean facilities and great extracurricular activities. However, if you have a child with special needs then you might need to reconsider. My son attended the childcare for over a year, nearly under their care full time, yet not one educator flagged his severe developmental delays. We now are months behind from getting help for him. Also, my son would come home with bumps and bruises, yet no educators seem to have a clue how they come about. When ask a question about the day, it gets palmed from one educator to another where no one seems to know anything about anything. I never see any set, group activities and every time during pick up or drop off, I see staff busy and overworked and a very high number of students with minimal staff. Staff even tell me to change my son’s nappy with he has a BM during drop off.

My son attended Little Zak’s Strathfield for a few months, and during that time, we had a very positive experience. The educators were exceptionally caring, supportive, and attentive to his needs. They showed genuine interest in his development and provided a nurturing environment that helped him grow and learn confidently. The only downside we encountered was the frequency of illness. Unfortunately, my son became unwell almost every week, which was likely due to other children attending while visibly sick. This was concerning, as it significantly impacted his health and attendance. Aside from this issue, we were very happy with the quality of care and education provided. Little Zak’s Strathfield is a wonderful centre with dedicated educators, and I would recommend it to other families—with the advice to be mindful of the potential for frequent illness, especially in the early months.